Qualcast 56cm Self Propelled Lawnmower, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 18 / 23

Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244 Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
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running. Any work not described in these
Operating Instructions must be performed by an
authorized service workshop only.
7.1 Cleaning
After each use, the mower should be thoroughly
cleaned (especially the underside and blade
receptacle).
Note: Before you tilt the lawnmower onto its side,
empty the fuel tank completely with a petrol
pump. The lawnmower must not be tilted more
than 90 degrees. The simplest time to remove dirt
and grass is directly after mowing. Dried residual
grass and dirt could cause damage to the
mowing operation. Make sure the grass ejector
canal is free from residual pieces of grass and
remove these if necessary. Never clean the
mower with a direct jet of water or a high pressure
cleaner. The motor must stay dry. Aggressive
cleaning agents such as cold cleaning solvent or
petroleum ether must not be used.
7.2 Maintenance
7.2.1 Wheel axles and wheel hubs
These should be lightly greased once a season.
To do so, remove the wheel caps with a
screwdriver and slacken the fastening screws on
the wheels.
7.2.2 Blade
For safety reasons you should only ever have your
blade sharpened, balanced and mounted by a
service workshop. For optimum results it is
recommended that the blade should be
inspected once a year.
Changing the blade (Fig. 8)
Only ever use original spare parts when having
the blade replaced. The marking on the blade
must be matched with the number given in the
list of spare parts. Never have any other model of
blade fitted.
Damaged blades
Should the blade, in spite of all precautions,
come into contact with an obstruction, shut down
the engine immediately and pull the spark plug
boot. Tip the lawn mower onto its side and check
the blade for damage. Damaged or bent
blades must be replaced. Never attempt to
bend a bent blade back to straight again. Never
mow the lawn with a bent or heavily worn blade
as this will cause vibrations and can lead to further
damage to the lawn mower.
Important: There is a risk of injury if you work with a
damaged blade.
Resharpening the blade
The blades can be resharpened with a metal file.
In order to avoid imbalance, the blade should be
resharpened by a service workshop.
7.2.3 Care and adjustment of the cables
Oil the cables at regular intervals and check that
they move easily.
7.2.4 Repairs
After any repair or maintenance work, check that
all safety-related parts are in place and in proper
working order.
All parts which may cause injury must be kept
where they are inaccessible to children or others.
Important: In accordance with product liability
legislation we are not liable for any damages
caused by improper repairs or the use of spare
parts that are not original spare parts or parts
approved by us. In addition, we are also not liable
for any damages arising from improper repairs.
Such work should be performed by a customer
services workshop or authorized specialist. The
same applies to accessory parts.
7.2.5 Times of use
Please comply with statutory regulations, which
may vary from location to location.
7.3 Preparing the mower for
long-term storage
Caution:
Do not empty the petrol tank in
enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking.
Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fire.
1. Empty the petrol tank with a petrol
suction pump.
2. Start the engine and let it run until any
remaining petrol has been used up.
3. Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder
and the housing.
4. Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect
the paint.
5. Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.